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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,200 and 439,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,200 and 439,812 is: 915,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,200 : 439,812 = 439,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,200/439,812 = 439,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,200x = 439,812 × 439,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,200x = 193,434,595,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,434,595,344/211,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915,883.50

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